We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to support a busy residential real estate practice in Saratoga Springs, New York. This is a Contract position suited for someone who can manage a steady caseload, communicate effectively with clients, and keep transactions moving on schedule. The ideal candidate brings practical real estate knowledge, works well in a fast-paced environment, and can contribute either independently or in partnership with senior paralegal support.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a high-volume portfolio of residential real estate matters, overseeing approximately 35 active files at a time.
- Open and organize new matters, maintain accurate file records, and ensure documentation is complete throughout each stage of the transaction.
- Communicate with clients, respond to questions, and provide timely updates to support a smooth closing process.
- Prepare transaction materials related to sales and title work, ensuring accuracy and readiness for upcoming deadlines.
- Review real estate-related documents such as tax bills, statements of sale, and title materials to support file progression.
- Coordinate priorities across multiple matters, balancing competing deadlines while maintaining consistent follow-through.
- Handle assigned title management and other discrete paralegal tasks with minimal supervision when needed.
- At least 3 years of paralegal experience, including hands-on work in residential real estate.
- Strong understanding of real estate terminology, documents, and transaction workflows.
- Ability to interpret common closing-related materials, including tax bills and statements of sale.
- Proven organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple files in a deadline-driven setting.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to shift between priorities without losing accuracy.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for client interaction and internal coordination.
- Ability to work independently on full-cycle matters or support a senior paralegal on focused assignments.
- Additional background in estate planning or litigation is helpful, but not required.